The Morgan Family Foundation
The Morgan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. Its website says Jim and Bernice Morgan founded it in 1993 to support children with dyslexia and expand educational opportunities for dyslexic students.
The Morgan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Morgan Family Foundation gave $921K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in Kansas. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $921,350
- +217.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,186
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $14,168,141
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Morgan Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It asks for a brief letter describing the requesting organization’s general nature, goals, and purpose. The organization must be tax-exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- The filing says submissions should be made by November 30 for requests for funds for the next fiscal year.
- Deadline
- The filing says submissions should be made by November 30 for requests for funds for the next fiscal year.
- Contact
Application contact: Erika R Feingold
Mailing address: PO Box 11332, Overland Park, KS 66207
Phone: (913) 831-2996
Website: https://morganfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Morgan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Community Center ($270K). Together the top 10 received $751K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($120,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 262 grants of 287 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 17% to Missouri, 16% to California, 4% to Illinois, and 3% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Morgan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $290K (2024) to $1.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $921K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center Overland Park, KS | Improvement of life, education, and family services for jewish families | $270,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $120,000 |
| Givewell Oakland, CA | To help people in need as much as we can by researching the most cost-effective ways to save and improve lives, sharing our work openly, and directing donations to the programs we believe will do the most good | $100,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | Improve the health and well being of children by providing comprehensive family-centered health care | $85,600 |
| Kehilath Israel Synagogue Overland Park, KS | Support Religious Mission of Synagogue | $70,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children Services of Greater KC Overland Park, KS | Provide essential programs and services for individuals and families coping with crisis and life's everyday challenges | $50,000 |
| Present Now Los Angeles, CA | Dedicated to supporting babies, children and teens entering and living in transitional and crisis domestic violence shelters | $50,000 |
| Synergy Services Parkville, MO | Provide services, education and a safe place for victims of violence | $50,000 |
| The University of Kansas Health System Kansas City, KS | Fund the advanced technology, clinical research, new equipment and specialized care that patients need every day | $40,000 |
| Trustbridge Hospice West Palm Beach, FL | To provide families with access to compassionate, expert and professional healthcare services in their time of need, throughout their lifespan | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,168,141 | $1,526,889 | $1,051,435 | $921,350 | 18 | $921,350 | $1,418,329 | $1,068,510 |
| 2024 | $13,692,687 | $1,065,981 | $382,424 | $290,050 | 17 | $290,050 | $981,777 | $959,402 |
| 2023 | $13,009,130 | $891,734 | $882,366 | $794,500 | 84 | $794,500 | $812,525 | $863,756 |
| 2022 | $12,999,762 | $1,336,400 | $1,232,705 | $1,116,750 | 87 | $1,116,750 | $1,251,360 | $855,500 |
| 2021 | $12,896,067 | $858,861 | $1,062,711 | $947,500 | 81 | — | $723,699 | $913,238 |
| 2020 | $13,099,917 | $579,964 | $1,167,247 | $1,059,500 | 83 | — | $554,374 | $816,797 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morgan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it is committed to providing resources, support, and advocacy for students with dyslexia, with the goal of helping them reach their potential and access quality education.
Its 2025 grants included support for education, health care, family and crisis services, religious organizations, and the arts. For example, Children’s Mercy Hospital describes its work as children’s health care, research, innovation, and caregiver education. Synergy Services describes itself as a violence prevention and intervention agency providing crisis response, shelter, counseling, advocacy, and education. Present Now says it supports young people living in transitional domestic violence shelters with personalized gifts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $921,350. Grants ranged from $500 to $270,000, with a median of $30,000. The largest reported grants included $270,000 to Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, Kansas, for improvement of life, education, and family services for Jewish families; $100,000 to an individual recipient Kansas Community College; $100,000 to GiveWell; and $85,600 to Children’s Mercy Hospital.
Other reported grants included $70,000 to Kehilath Israel Synagogue, $50,000 each to Jewish Family & Children Services of Greater KC, Present Now, and Synergy Services, and $40,000 to The University of Kansas Health System. Additional 2025 grants included $10,250 to Bra Couture KC, which says it funds care for under- or uninsured cancer patients; $10,000 to Loggerhead Marinelife Center, which describes its work as promoting ocean ecosystem conservation with a focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles; and $10,000 to Vaad Hakashruth of an individual recipient, which says it supervises kosher foods for the an individual recipient Jewish community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marilyn J. Morgan as president and director; Anna Morgan and Alec Morgan as vice presidents and directors; Erika R. Feingold as secretary and director; Mark A. Morgan as treasurer and director; and Chad Feingold and Thomas S. Morgan as directors.
The Morgan Family Foundation is led by Marilyn J. Morgan, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marilyn J. Morgan
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erika R. Feingold
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Alec Morgan
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Morgan
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Feingold
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Morgan
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas S. Morgan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Erika R Feingold (Secretary/Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Morgan Family Foundation
How much does The Morgan Family Foundation give each year?
The Morgan Family Foundation gave $921K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $290K across 17 grants.
What is The Morgan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Morgan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $51,186, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Morgan Family Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does The Morgan Family Foundation give grants?
The Morgan Family Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (17%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Overland Park, KS (5 grants) and Kansas City, MO (3 grants).
Does The Morgan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Morgan Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Morgan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Morgan Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Community Center ($270,000), Givewell ($100,000) and Children's Mercy Hospital ($85,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($120,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Morgan Family Foundation?
The Morgan Family Foundation reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $921K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Morgan Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it is committed to providing resources, support, and advocacy for students with dyslexia, with the goal of helping them reach their potential and access quality education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morgan Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Morgan Family Foundation's EIN?
The Morgan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1024615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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